Nuclear negotiations with Iran

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A White House deal with Iran over its nuclear program, which would loosen economic sanctions on the country in exchange for halting much of its work at major reactors, has come under fire from Republicans and Democrats alike for allegedly giving Iran too much leverage in future talks. Some in Congress are calling for additional sanctions to be levied against Iran in 2014, a move Iran says would prompt it to accelerate its nuclear program. Secretary of State John Kerry, above, has asked Congress to hold off on such sanctions and give diplomacy a chance to work.

A White House deal with Iran over its nuclear program, which would loosen economic sanctions on the country in exchange for halting much of its work at major reactors, has come under fire from Republicans and Democrats alike for allegedly giving Iran too much leverage in future talks. Some in Congress are calling for additional sanctions to be levied against Iran in 2014, a move Iran says would prompt it to accelerate its nuclear program. Secretary of State John Kerry, above, has asked Congress to hold off on such sanctions and give diplomacy a chance to work. (T.J. Kirkpatrick / Getty Images)

A White House deal with Iran over its nuclear program, which would loosen economic sanctions on the country in exchange for halting much of its work at major reactors, has come under fire from Republicans and Democrats alike for allegedly giving Iran too much leverage in future talks. Some in Congress are calling for additional sanctions to be levied against Iran in 2014, a move Iran says would prompt it to accelerate its nuclear program. Secretary of State John Kerry, above, has asked Congress to hold off on such sanctions and give diplomacy a chance to work.